Magpie's Grill

Absolutely fantastic restaurant. Great food, great atmosphere, and great staff. Life is good when Arnie is behind the bar. My only recommendation is that they add a gluten free bun/bread option for their burgers and sandwiches. And it’s a no brainer too as they could add an extra $2-3 charge for the buns that pays for them instantly, especially since the Trader Joe’s gluten free buns are less than $5 for a pack of 4. Even if they never officially add it to the menu they’ll let you bring in a gluten free buns yourself and they’ll make you a burger or sandwich with the GF bun. TL;DR Magpies grill is a La Cañada staple and an absolute must-visit. Great for eating in and for take out, and they’ll treat you like royalty either way.

Love this place. Have loved it since I was a kid and still love it as an adult. Fantastic food, great atmosphere, and extremely friendly staff. I come in once a week to get takeout for me and my grandparents and I always stay for a drink at the bar while I wait. Arnie is a super cool dude and makes a great cocktail. Cannot recommend this place enough. Fair prices for good food with a very diverse menu. You can take a big group here and there is something on the menu for everyone. While everything on the menu is great, the one thing you must try is their Steak Picado. This is one of my favorite dishes from any restaurant. It is chopped up pieces of steak simmered in a Spanish tomato sauce with bell peppers and onions and it tastes magnificent. I go here once or twice a week and frequently tell myself I’ll order something else besides the steak Picado and everything I end up ordering the steak Picado. My one suggestion is that they add a gluten free bread or bun option for their burgers and sandwiches, but otherwise this place is perfect